Mr Fothergill's Turnip Purple Top Milan Seeds, Quick and very easy to grow. Turnips are best eaten small and young. For baby turnips harvest when diameter of a golf ball. Take alternative plants leaving others to mature.

Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 30cm between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Thin out to 10cm apart. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings made every two to three weeks will ensure a continuous supply.

• Mild tasting, early turnips are quick to mature
• Ideal for growing between rows of slower growing veg
• Excellent source of vitamin C

Sow time: Mar-Jul
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Oct